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    xs360 cafe build

    Here are some of the highlights as I defile this element of pure beauty and do create an unthinkable "Cafe Racer"! I will try and update this as it progresses.

    Beginning. Pristine stocker:



    Stripped and fitted with new seat base and battery box. Note rear frame extensions and modification:



    And new taillight/ turn signal:



    Then stripped completely, including the paint!



    And engine detail work/ polishing. Note the drilled front sprocket cover. Progressing right along:





    Stay tuned for more when the frame comes back from powder coating!!
    Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

    Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson
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  • #2
    Is there a concern over the drilled front sprocket cover allowing the chain to throw oil all over your pants and shoes?
    Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

    When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

    81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
    80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


    Previously owned
    93 GSX600F
    80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
    81 XS1100 Special
    81 CB750 C
    80 CB750 C
    78 XS750

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    • #3
      I wouldn't think so. The modern chain lubes don't really fly off.
      '81 XS1100 SH

      Melted to the ground during The Valley Fire

      Sep. 12th 2015

      RIP

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      • #4
        I love the chain guard, was thinking of doing that myself after seeing it. let me know if the oil fly off theory is a factor. The bike looks great. I hope to have some pics of mine up soon right now its just a frame and I am going through the engine. I did just pick up a new white leather springer seat for it though, should look pretty good.
        1979 Standard F, At least I think it is.

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        • #5
          Actually, since this bike is going to be somewhat of a showy bike, I am planning to get a chrome sided Quad X o-ring chain. I will not oil it at all, and just replace it when it gets worn. This bike will not be ridden in the rain or on dirt/ gravel, so its life will be somewhat better than normal.
          Wait till you see the new turn signal/ indicator cluster I am making now Pics to follow...
          Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

          Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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          • #6
            Lookin' good!! Something a bit original, spiffy personal details, and it looks like it will pass the 'Fred Test' (not altered into non-functionality)!

            '78E original owner
            Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

            '78E original owner - resto project
            '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
            '82 XJ rebuild project
            '80SG restified, red SOLD
            '79F parts...
            '81H more parts...

            Other current bikes:
            '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
            '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
            '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
            Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
            Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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            • #7
              Originally posted by drooker56 View Post
              I love the chain guard, was thinking of doing that myself after seeing it. let me know if the oil fly off theory is a factor.
              I doubt if flying oil will be a problem, but you might tell her not to wear laced shoes/boots. Might hurt a little if it tries to suck a foot through one of those holes!

              '78E original owner
              Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

              '78E original owner - resto project
              '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
              '82 XJ rebuild project
              '80SG restified, red SOLD
              '79F parts...
              '81H more parts...

              Other current bikes:
              '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
              '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
              '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
              Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
              Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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              • #8
                Ha Ha! That is a good point!

                She already took care of it though, as she had to have an outfit to match the cafe bike. The midcalf leather boots showed up on the mail yesterday!
                Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                • #9
                  New lamp cluster

                  The OEM lamp cluster was in nice shape, but did not fit the attitude of the build. Here is the new one I made:





                  Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                  Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                  • #10
                    Tonight I finished the seat upholstry. Here in MT it is hard to find an upholster that is not so taken with himself that he will work on your stuff in a timely manner. So instead of shipping out of state, I undertook to do it myself. The reslults are not all that I hoped for, but I think passable. The thick pad was per the wife's request. There is mounting tab the will stick out the front, so the front is not quite done, and hence looks a little odd for now, until it is mounted.

                    Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                    Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                    • #11
                      Finally! Progress

                      At last I got my frame back from the powder coater. So, since I have been doing all of the busy work while it was away, I got started with assembly:





                      The frame is not yellow, it is actually quite orange, but the flouresent lights don't let it look that way.

                      After I got a little further, I just set the tank on, to see how it was going to all come together:





                      Hopefully, the HOK orange for the tank shows tomorrow, so that I can finish painting the seat and tank and make it look a little better. The tank will actually be full gloss black, what you see is just the base coat. It was nice to finally make some real progress!
                      Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                      Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                      • #12
                        hmmm

                        while I do apreciate the hard work you have done and admire the cafe look, what inspired you to take a really nice looking stocker with a nice paint job and paint it that god awful orange, and the tank had a really nice color too.
                        91 kwaka kz1000p
                        Stock


                        ( Insert clever quote here )

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                        • #13
                          Patiently awaiting the further paint progress. But Fred should like it just fine!

                          Looks like your on the way out of the hole now. Good progress.
                          Life is what happens while your planning everything else!

                          When your work speaks for itself, don't interrupt.

                          81 XS1100 Special - Humpty Dumpty
                          80 XS1100 Special - Project Resurrection


                          Previously owned
                          93 GSX600F
                          80 XS1100 Special - Ruby
                          81 XS1100 Special
                          81 CB750 C
                          80 CB750 C
                          78 XS750

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                          • #14
                            Garth,
                            I don't know if you saw, but there are a few on here that wonder the same thing! I just can't really stand the look of the stock bike, and really love the caff racer style. I like to do these projects, and when I saw this one for a good price, I couldn't pass it up. The tank is not finished, and believe me, the paint will be better on it than on the stock tank (quality, finish, etc). You are just looking at the base coat right now, no clear or finish colors (more orange) Another reason was, that my wife (who the bike is for) did not like the stock look either, and wanted a racer. As to the color: I dunno, it just sort of happened

                            Thanks, DG! Hopefully more parts come today, and I can about wrap it up by the weekend! i will be about ready, as there are over 100 hours in this already. This is the fun part, though!
                            Healthy is merely the slowest rate at which you can die

                            Some people will tell you that slow is good - and it may be, on some days - but I am here to tell you that fast is better. I’ve always believed this, in spite of the trouble it’s caused me. Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube. That is why God made fast motorcycles, Bubba….Hunter S. Thompson

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                            • #15
                              That bike looks great, you're doing a really good job!
                              Joe


                              78XS1100

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